Document Controller

Remote Recruitment; South Africa; Remote; ZAR 324,000 - 357,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Training and growth opportunities

Remote work from South Africa

Job summary

Remote Recruitment places South African talent with UK employers, and this is a full-time, 100% remote position working UK business hours. You will own document versions, approvals and filing so a UK team always works from the right file.

We look for dependable individuals who communicate clearly and take pride in accuracy. This role offers remote work from anywhere in South Africa with training and room to grow.

Qualifications

• Experience in document control or records management.
• Familiarity with SharePoint, Google Drive or Dropbox.
• Strong attention to detail.
• Reliable laptop and stable fibre internet at home.
• Availability for UK hours 09:00–17:00.

Responsibilities

• Maintain a controlled register of documents and versions.
• Check new documents against naming and approval rules.
• Archive and retrieve records quickly on request.
• Chase approvals and sign-offs from document owners.
• Audit folders regularly and fix errors.

Skills

Document control

Attention to detail

Clear communication

Tools

SharePoint

Google Drive

Dropbox

Job description

Salary: R29 000 - R32 000 per month

Remote Recruitment is hiring a Document Controller for a UK-based employer, fully remote from South Africa.

Role overview

Remote Recruitment places South African talent with UK employers, and this is a full-time, 100% remote position working UK business hours. In this role, you will own document versions, approvals and filing so a UK team always works from the right file. You will join a friendly team, work with clear processes, and have the support you need to do your best work from home.

We look for people who are dependable, communicate clearly and take pride in getting the details right. If that sounds like you, we would love to hear from you, whatever your background.

Key responsibilities

• Maintain a controlled register of documents and versions
• Check new documents against naming and approval rules
• Archive and retrieve records quickly on request
• Chase approvals and sign-offs from document owners
• Audit folders regularly and fix errors

What you'll need

• Experience in document control or records management, with examples of tidy version control
• Familiarity with SharePoint, Google Drive or Dropbox
• Strong attention to detail
• A reliable laptop, stable fibre internet and a quiet workspace
• Availability for 09:00-17:00 UK time (11:00-19:00 SAST)

Nice to have

• Experience with ISO-style quality systems
• Familiarity with Confluence or Notion
• Experience writing filing guidelines

What's on offer

• A fixed monthly salary in rand
• Full-time remote work from anywhere in South Africa
• A long-term role with a UK employer
• Training, support and room to grow